Marcus Lougheed has junior hockey championship leadership pedigree and he will be bringing that to the rink next season when he joins the Prince George Spruce Kings.
The Spruce Kings announced Thursday they’ve added the 20-year-old forward to the rostger for the 20205-26 BC Hockey League season.
THe five-foot-10, 180-pound Lougheed played the past four seasons in the Ontario Junior Hockey League foir his hometown Collingwood Blues, totalling 82 goals and 100 assists in 184 regular season and 56 playoff games in that four-year span.
As captain of the Blues this past season, he collected 26 goals and 36 assists for 62 points in 55 games.
“I am super excited and honoured for the opportunity to play in Prince George,” said Lougheed.
“I have heard really good things about the organization and am excited to learn from the great staff and further my game. The professionalism and detail they show was a huge factor in my decision and I’m really excited to get the season going.”
The Blues won the OJHL title in 2023 and 20204, and he was an assistant captain in 2024 when they won the Centennial Cup national championship in Oakville, Ont.
“He's not only a very good player but a person of high character with great leadership abilities,” said Spruce Kings general manager Mike Hawes. “He's also been on championship teams and adding that intangible to the group is immeasurable. He will play a huge role on this season's team.
“We're thrilled to work with Marcus on his development and preparation for NCAA hockey.”
Lougheed has signed a commitment to join Lake Superior State University for the 20206-27 season.
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